The Italians pursue the Austrian goat in Vermont news
Barre Daily Times reports on wartime updates and public interest notes. The piece highlights General Pershing rebutting claims about negro soldiers bearing the brunt in France, confirms troop numbers near a million, and notes fast troop disembarkation. It also covers a Michigan Central train collision near Ivanhoe Indiana linking troop movements and circus trains, stressing rule violations despite crews’ familiarity with regulations.
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Pershing
France
United States
Michigan Central Railroad
Ivanhoe
Ind
Chicago
Austria Hungary Loses Initiative on War Front
The piece asserts Austria Hungary, Germany’s chief ally, has lost the initiative after months of quiet. It claims Austria Hungary massed about a million troops on a six mile front yet was defeated before offensive action could begin. The retreat is described as a potential turning point risking a breach in the western front.
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Washington
France
Department of War
Austria Hungary
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Koren
Cermany Ae
Beret
Cermany
Comenerabe Silesi
Austria
War News From the Front Amid Italian Front Watch
The passage notes a Avetrian retreat beyond the Malian drive, hinting at Allied weaknesses and a potential German attack. It mentions renewed Allied morale and readiness, and observes high interest in developments on the Italian front as events unfold in the coming days.
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Kalsrr
Germany
Sire Haly
Defeat at Piave Spurs Allied Outlook as Austrian Collapse Feared
London reports a promising advance claim that Austrians retreat in disorder with Italians in pursuit. Observers cite possible strategic shifts on the western front and anxieties over Austria Hungary food shortages and political instability following the Piave setback. The Austrian cabinet’s resignation may reflect the wider military collapse.
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London
Lavinia Tulletin
Diag
Manthe
Italy
Piave
France
Austria
Hungary
Italian Cities Celebrate Austrian Retreat Across Piave
Rome reports widespread rejoicing as news of the Austrian retreat across the Piave spreads. Extras sell out quickly, flags fly, bands play the Royal March, and crowds cheer King, the army, and General Diaz. Similar demonstrations occur in major cities.
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The
Piave
Rome
Diaz
Austria to ration horse flesh amid grain shortage
Vienna reports food minister Paul says Austria has enough corn for only half a bread ration. Department plans to offset the shortage with other foods and will distribute two pounds of horse flesh per person weekly. Military mobile kitchens will feed 100,000 people daily for four weeks with soup, meat, and vegetables.
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Amsterdams
Austria
Paul
Vienna
Lokal Ansster
Food Department
Czech Leader Plans US Visit to Meet Masaryk
A Czech-Slovak national council member is in Tokyo at once seeking transport for compatriots to the French front. He will travel to the United States to confer with Professor Masaryk, Bohemian leader, currently in Washington, about coordinating efforts at the earliest moment.
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London
Von Hertling to Speak in Reichstag Debate Opening
Amsterdam reports Chancellor Von Hertling will speak today at the Reichstag opening debate on estimates for his offer and the foreign office, according to the Vosstsche Zeitung.
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Amsterdam
von Hertling
Vosstsche Zeitung
Reichstag
Foreign Office
Romania Seeks Aid as Finance Minister Warns of Painful Measures
Amsterdam June 24. The Bucharest correspondent of the Vien sixche Zeitung quotes Finance Minister Sculesti stating Romania faces a difficult financial position. He notes the National Bank is poor to take a loan on more favorable terms than ever before and that drastic reserve measures are planned, likely causing painful consequences.
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Amsterdam
Rumania
Bucharest
Vien Sixche Zeitung
Sculesti
Rumania National Bank
General Strike Reported in Austria by Vienna Zeitung
A Vienna Zeitung dispatch to Munich notes a general strike action in Austria with reports of widespread participation and citywide disruption. The latest post carries brief details on the strike's location and scope as relayed by the newspaper.
Do or die spirit on Italian front urged by Isonza and Piave fighting
Italian forces resist Austrian counter attacks on the Montello and Carso fronts with granite endurance as the Piave crest passes and inundation rises 16 feet. Italian officers praise shock assaults and vow no letup while Venice remains quiet and American aid expands with Red Cross and military mission personnel.
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Ttalian
Associated Preas
Piave
Pinve
Carso
Isona
Austria
Banchette
Venice
Red Cross
Y. MC. A
Uiite
Elbert E. Persons
Washington County veterans encampment notes losses and dates
The annual encampment of the Washington County veterans association will be held at Montpelier Park on June 27 and 24. The gathering honors deceased members including Lieut. G W Bridgman and many others with points on their war service. A large turnout by Sons of Veterans Ladies of the A B and WR C is expected along with public attendance.
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Park
Montpelier
Fe Jay
Raven St Prns
Deen Af Si
Sons of Veterans
G W, Bridgman
Hardwick
Saori
Rothead
Vath
Barre
Brownson
Burlington
Wit
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Oworse
Mich
Washburn
Mass
Allen Koseburn
Oth
Wallafield
Frank
Batrhelder
Cob
Woodbury
March
Jamnes W. Stewper
Sth
Waterbury
LHS
R. Stephen Jolean
Maretown
Apa
Shimon J. Gamptil
Itera
Neb
Jon
Ith
Warren Albert Datine
Relifer
Bennington
Charles
Connar
Lola
Ter
Worcester
Myre
Ina B. Vester Tabor
North Calais
Indies, war drive, and town events in Barre area
Mra EL Densmore visits Miss Flora Peake in Barre while Guiido Manera plans to enter Burlington mechanics' training school July 15. Five local graduates earn diplomas Eva Ainsley Natatie Sherrie Gauthier Stella Nelson Vera Watson. War savings drive targets nearly 13 000 with 4 percent interest. Red Cross branch formed led by Ivie L Chamber ling. Alfred Morrie home from Camp Devens on furlough attends town hall gathering. Arthur Carpenter presents gift purse. Center School picnic marks close of term. rally to be held June 28.
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EL. Densmore
Barre
Flora Peake
Guiido Manera
Mechanics’ Training School
Burlington
Sherman Chamberlin i
Matnfield
Eva Ainsley
Natatie
Sherrie Gauthier
Goddard
Stella Nelson
Vera Watson
Spaulding
Red Cross
Ivie L. Chamberling
J. W. Lord
C. O. Peake
B. L. Sanborn
Edith Sanborn
Pri Peaker
Alfred Morrie
Camp Devens
Measra
W. J. Bisson
Guildo Manera
Morrie
Arthur Carpenter
Vening
Fristee
Montpelier
When a Man Falls The Wife Speaks Differently
A brief line notes a wife’s public claim about her husband’s conscience versus her private view, reflecting conflicting truths in a Boston Priman script fragment.
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Ioute
Boston
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